Altoona, IA vs Ballwin, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.9). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $89,100). Altoona leads in cost of living index (99 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Ballwin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 75.7 (#423) |
| Population | 21,698 | 30,410 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $417,520 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $118,647 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+23.4 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Ballwin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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